Scams

An immigration attorney has a warning for her social media followers after her likeness has been used in new scams online.

An immigration attorney put out a warning to her social media followers after scammers have been using her photo and voice to target undocumented immigrants. Annabelle Sedano reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

AI is making “wrong number” text scams more common, and the best defense is no response, and reporting the text as spam.

Consumers reported losing $14.8 million to text job scams in 2023 and that figure shot up to $61.2 million in 2024, according to the FTC.

Texts telling people they have unpaid tolls are usually a scam to steal money and personal information, according to the FBI and FTC.

As Americans file their taxes, scammers are increasing their efforts to steal personal information. Take these steps to protect yourself.

News4 and Consumer Reports have new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim.

State law enforcement officials today warned Californians to take steps to protect themselves amid new reports of individuals impersonating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and other immigration scams.

The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning earlier this year letting smartphone users know they were being targeted in an unpaid tolls scam.

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.

Twenty-five Canadian suspects are charged with bilking American elders of $21 million as part of a “grandparent scam,” according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.

Though impersonating a federal agent is a crime, that has not stopped impostors from taking advantage of immigrants with legal status and undocumented migrants.

Police are warning the public about a scam involving bandit tow trucks that show up at traffic collisions hoping to dupe crash victims out of thousands of dollars. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2025. 

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Scammers use fake identities to build trust and steal money from victims.

Los Angeles man charged in $13,000 EBT fraud scheme using skimming devices and authorities warn EBT users to stay vigilant as public assistance fraud cases rise.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning to consumers on Thursday following the growing prominence of a potential phone scam — many involving calls from someone named Jessica.

Los Angeles Police Department cautions victims about fraud contractors, charities and towing schemes.

Here are some tips from the Better Business Bureau to avoid scams when buying tickets for sporting events, concerts and other events.

Scammers often prey on the public’s sympathy and generosity after natural disasters using tactics like fradulent charities and crowdfunding campaigns.